Overall score
Aldgate
52.7/100
Heathfield
41.7/100
Aldgate vs Heathfield, SA suburb comparison
Aldgate for value; Heathfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldgateHeathfield
Crime rate
Aldgate
15.7 / 1k
Heathfield
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldgate
136
Heathfield
34
Population
Aldgate
3,471
Heathfield
1,062
Metric leadAldgate 6Heathfield 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHeathfield
- Best for familiesHeathfield
- Best for investmentHeathfield
- Best for best valueAldgate
- Best for best schoolsHeathfield
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldgate | Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.7 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 19 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 18 |
| Population | 3,471 | 1,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldgate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Heathfield is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Aldgate pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Heathfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Aldgate the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Heathfield.